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Nestled along the picturesque canals of Little Venice, Laville Café is a charming Italian eatery that invites you to indulge in authentic flavors while soaking in stunning views. With its cozy atmosphere and a sunroof that bathes the interior in natural light, this family-owned café offers a delightful escape from the bustling streets of London. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast or a romantic dinner, the ambiance is perfectly complemented by the gentle sounds of water lapping against the canal.

Laville Café specializes in a delightful array of Italian dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The menu features a variety of pizzas and pastas, all crafted with fresh ingredients. One standout dish is the homemade gnocchi, served with a rich, flavorful red sauce and melting mozzarella—it's a comforting classic that many patrons rave about. Another favorite is the crab ravioli, which showcases the café's commitment to quality and taste.


- Homemade Gnocchi: Served with a sublime red sauce and melting mozzarella.
- Crab Ravioli: A fresh take on a classic, showcasing quality ingredients.

Situated at 453 Edgware Road, Laville Café is perfectly positioned for visitors exploring the charming Little Venice area. After enjoying a meal, take a leisurely stroll along the canals, where you can admire the picturesque houseboats and vibrant flora. Nearby attractions include the tranquil Regent's Canal and the scenic Little Venice waterways, making it an ideal spot for a delightful day out.


Laville Café is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly its homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.


With its stunning canal views, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food, Laville Café offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of Italian hospitality.

If you're looking for a delightful dining experience in London, Laville Café is a must-visit. With its inviting atmosphere, delicious Italian dishes, and stunning views of the canal, it promises a memorable outing. Whether you're a local or a traveler, make sure to stop by and savor the flavors of Italy right in the heart of Little Venice.

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That 5th star goes solely for the location. The food could be terrible and it would hardly matter with such a lovely view of the river and surrounding neighbourhood. The inside - while small - is also pleasantly cozy, and comes complete with a sun roof to let in some extra light throughout the day. It's also in a quieter part of town, so it's definitely a lovely area to walk through if you're traveling via tube from the stations nearby.

The menu is straight-up Italian fare, with a full gamut of pizzas, pastas, desserts, and drinks. The service is also Italian, so depending on the time and day you walk in, you might be getting some of that rough Italian love where you're not sure if they're happy to see you or not. 

My friend and I ordered 2 different pizzas from their menu - one vegetarian and the other a meat-based pizza. While not the most amazing pies I've ever had, they also weren't bad. The ingredients were definitely fresh, and we saw them being made in their wood-fired oven on one side of the restaurant. The portions were also hefty enough that even our starved stomachs walked away unpleasantly full.

I don't know if I would recommend traveling across town for this particular neighbourhood gem, but if you happen to be in the area, you could definitely do worse.

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After a long tourist day of walking our feet off, we happened upon this little treasure.  It was the best food I had on the trip. I loved the location and watching the long boats pass under us. This feels like a family owned place and I can't rave about them enough. Thank you for the wonderful food, service, kindness, and delicious food.

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We had the crab ravioli and ragu pappardelle. Food was terrible and not worth the view. Has to be the most money I've spent on something we could barely eat. Terrible.

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Fantastic food... scenic setting and friendly service-- our waitress and the owner were very attentive.  This small family run restaurant sits on one of the bridges overlooking the canal in the Maida Vale neighborhood... it's a great spot for dinner or dessert.  They have their own Italian pizza oven everything is made fresh on site.  Pizza, crab ravioli special, bolognese pasta and the carbonara were all very tasty-- we also really enjoyed the cheese plate and garlic bread they made up for us as an appetizer.  For dessert don't miss the Tiramisu!! Great experience all around finished off with some limoncello shots -- we will be back!

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What a lovely cafe - family owned, and wow, such kind, personable folks. Made us feel like friends . Location is over the canal - picturesque, romantic, and just beautiful. On top of that delicious food and coffee and reasonable prices. My daughter had an English breakfast, I had the steak and eggs - best meal I had the whole trip! In fact... the food was so good, my younger twin daughters asked to order an additional steak and more beans after they tried to steal all of mine and their older sister's food! Cannot wait to return to London to visit Laville Café again!!

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Food
8/10
Pretty good but nothing out of the ordinary. 

Service
8/10
The host that seated us was a little rude but the servers were great. 

Ambiance
9/10
It's a cute little place and certainly a cool escape from the humidity.

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My last dinner in London, Cafe Laville did not disappoint. The gnocchi came with a sublime red sauce, melting mozzarella, and a canal view. Though the plate of gnocchi was three times more generous than what I ate the previous day at Fugo, I was still able to eat every bite - which tells you just how delicious these gnocchi were!

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Nice location in little Venice, so there is a view of the canal.

One unusual thing is that roughly about five minutes after ordering, the food came out. It was suspiciously fast. How could you cook homemade pasta in such a short period of time?

The risotto was super salty. No fragrance to it.

The ravioli was ok. Didn't taste fresh.

My son had buttered pasta. They charged 12 pounds!

The pizzas seem like they could be freshly made, as I could see pizza being loaded into a pizza oven.

I agree with other reviewers that the menu was overpriced. Good views, staff was nice, but food was subpar.

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Nice scenery located on top of little Venice waterway.  Cafe is located on a small bridge with water views.  Lots of glass in dining area for full view.  Food,  very good.  I had 'the Brit' breakfast.  Eggs, beans, sausage etc were finished nicely.  Service was good.  We had 'the old man' as our server.  After reading another post about the old man service, I would say he has a style all his own.  I embraced the way he wanted my wife and I to share the same bubbly water instead of still and bubbly.  We also embraced the way my wife ordered the eggs Benedict with ham but received it with smoked salmon.  She was leaning toward the smoked salmon so in the end the 'old man' served what she wanted.  .  He hustles and was keen on his craft.  He made sure he attended to his mid day Sunday customers.  After breakfast take a stroll down little Venice water way to top off a nice afternoon.

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We enjoyed our taste of Italy in London.  The cafe was amazing.  The staff were very attentive and friendly.  The food was delicious.  Highly recommend.

Laville Café London: Scenic Italian & French Cuisine by Little Venice

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Savor delicious cuisine at Laville Café in Londonderry. Enjoy cozy ambiance and flavorful dishes. Visit now for a memorable dining experience in London!

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